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Tyson Foods, Inc., a leading name in the food products nec industry, is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, USA. Founded in 1935, the company has grown to become one of the largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef, and pork in the world, with significant operations across North America and beyond.
Tyson Foods is renowned for its diverse range of high-quality protein products, including fresh and frozen meats, prepared foods, and value-added items. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Tyson Foods has achieved numerous accolades for its quality and safety standards, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the food industry.
12
DitchCarbon score
-5 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Tyson Foods's reported carbon emissions
Tyson Foods, a US-based company in the food products industry, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3.56 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.2 billion kg CO2e in 2022.
The company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2016 base year. Additionally, Tyson Foods aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the production of poultry, pork, and beef (covering 80% of its Scope 3 inventory) by 30% per tonne of finished meat by 2030, also from a 2016 base year.
In 2019, Tyson Foods's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 4.4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 2.28 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included approximately 94.2 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 2.4 billion kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, 900 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 216 million kg CO2e from investments.
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Tyson Foods’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 2
Tyson Foods, Inc. commits to reduce absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions 30% by 2030 from a 2016 base‐year.
At risk30%
2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
Tyson Foods, Inc. commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions 30% by 2030 from a 2016 base‐year.
Behind target30%
2030
30% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Tyson Foods, Inc. also commits to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from production of poultry, pork and beef (covering 80% of their scope 3 inve…
Insufficient data30%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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